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Turkey Meatballs Sweet Potatoes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup grated zucchini excess moisture squeezed out
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper; mix until just combined and form into 16-20 meatballs.
  3. In another bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Arrange sweet potatoes on one side of the sheet pan and place meatballs on the other side, then drizzle meatballs with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping meatballs halfway through, until meatballs reach 165°F internal temperature and sweet potatoes are tender and golden.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.